Everton FC Heritage Society. Since 2008 we’ve been researching, chronicling & celebrating Everton FC's rich history. RTs not necessarily an endorsement.
Norman Greenhalgh - a Boltonian who became Everton skipper.
The tough-tackling left-back, who had the nickname Rollicker, won the league in 1939 & became club captain in 1946. Later Mine Host at the Winslow. He was born on 10 August 1914.
41 years ago, on 10 August 1985, reigning Football League champions Everton beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Charity Shield match.
Gary Lineker made his Toffees debut and Adrian Heath scored on his welcome return from injury.
Programme images via @andyeverton1966
Born on 9 August 1914, a league-winning player with Everton, a league-winning manager with Manchester City. A giant of the game and a true gentleman: Joe Mercer.
Welcome @pnefc to Goodison Park as your temporary home, today - and a warm welcome to @htafc , also.
The Toffees first played Preston at Goodison on 11 February 1893 - a 6-0 home win, with Alf Milward (pictured) amongst the scorers.
In more @EvertonHeritage member book news, our very own Kieran Smith (@lfchistorical ) has his new tome, Scouse Supremacy, published on 21 September. It’s the story of the 1905/06 season, with Liverpool won the league & Everton won the FA Cup. Congratulations, Kieran!
We are delighted to share that @EvertonHeritage member Simon Hart (@simon22ph ) has a biography of inspirational Everton captain Mike Lyons out soon. It's titled, The Man Who Bled Blue.
https://t.co/v4becHWC6Y
Congratulations, Simon!
The excellent @EFC_Statto website reveals that 38 years ago, the Toffees defeated FC Chur of Switzerland, 6-1.
New signings Stuart McCall & Pat Nevin got on the scoresheet. Record signing Tony Cottee came on as a sub.
https://t.co/szKbsn4Y4G
Programme image: @andyeverton1966
EFC has strong links to the Kelly goalkeeping dynasty. Preston North End & Ireland’s Alan Kelly Sr. coached @NevilleSouthall . Alan Kelly Jr. appeared in a youth tournament for EFC & coached Jordan Pickford to greatness. Read more, from @PROwens1979 :
https://t.co/f7Wtw2MHCf
In episode four of The Legacy of Dr Everton: Stories of the Sixties, EFCHS founder Dr David France continues his reflections on the Toffees in the 1960s. He is joined by @sarahdeboe & @lewisroyden as they discuss 1964-1966.
https://t.co/OCq2HIegYp